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Long park ski???

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kingsskier
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Ok so Im really tall (6'7") and I want to ride a park ski near my height...I know thats somewhere near 197cm and that rediculous but is there a good east coast park ski out there in 191 or larger? I am used to riding around 180-185. How do ANTS do on the east coast and in the park? Any suggestions?

Jan 22 2009 1:40AM
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bikerocker
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when i talked to the armada rap he said the surprise of the season was how many people are using ants for park.  they are mad light, stiff, minimal side cut, and long enough.  i got them for charging on, but will be using them as my park skis too...  ( i do very little park and no rails any more)

I'd suggest them to you for sure.  plus you'd be able to ski on them when not in the park as well.
Jan 22 2009 1:47AM
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garettnorthey
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What size does liam downey use? He must be around like 6'5 or something...
Jan 22 2009 1:50AM
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JDon
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I have never skied the ANTs because I'm 5'10 but I have heard nothing but good things about them... light, stiff, fast, and powerful. Just keep in mind that they don't have the beefier base and edges like the AR6 so they might not last as long on rails.
Jan 22 2009 1:53AM
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AEROPLAEHN
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check out the surface live life 2, its a way sick ski for everythin, its pretty stiff compared to other rockered skis. very poppy an playful skis. they make it in a 188
Jan 22 2009 1:55AM
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fouldsys
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if i remember correctly i think ninthward used to have a park ski in the 190s. i could be wrong though.
Jan 22 2009 8:10AM
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hedgehog
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what does minimal sidecut have to do with park riding
Jan 22 2009 10:18AM
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Aaaron.
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scott punishers come in 191
Jan 22 2009 10:40AM
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kingsskier
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+K to all who have helped me so far...

Im leaning towards getting some ANTs. Are there any other suggestions.

If it helps Im 6'7" 190-200 ride super aggressive and it would be like 70% park 30%east coast groomers with occasional trips to places with real snow. But mainly I want park performance because I do have an all mountain ski.

Jan 22 2009 4:12PM
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garettnorthey
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Well if you go to the armada site it says that the ANT's are N/A for park and pipe. If you are are using them for 70% I can almost bet that your edges are going to last not very long.

There are the 190 ninthward Nick Greener Pro's
Surface Live Life 2 in a 189 but they are kinda fat

OMG I JUST THOUGHT OF THIS!!! The Kung Fuja's!!!!!! They are in 189! and K2 measures the running length if I remember correctly!1 and they are for everything!!!


189 KUNG FUJAS FTW!!!!!!
Jan 23 2009 1:59AM
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EClay46
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kung fujas kill in the park, they make a 189 in the kung fujas? if so then that would be great for you
Jan 23 2009 4:33AM
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Dustin.
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Last years (or the before) JJ would be much more conducive to park skiing in my opinion.  188 length and very light.  The ANT is a 2x4.
Jan 23 2009 10:06AM
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kingsskier
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Dude if I could +K 1000 for you I would. I didnt know how perfect these are for me. 95mm waist is great for east coast, 189 that run really long more like 191-193, and the nearly semetric sidecut is great for the park. Now I just have to find them in 189 and preferably cheaper than $550 haha
Jan 23 2009 12:15PM
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